Licensed Practical Nurse

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Whitemouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in Long Term Care. The LPN provides clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other staff, aligning with CLPNM scope and provincial regulation.

The role emphasizes anti-racism, cultural competency, and collaboration with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Shifts include Days, Evenings and Nights under the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active licensure with the CLPNM
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification / GA11-50
• Knowledge of nursing standards and ability to apply clinical skills within scope of practice
• Basic computer skills and electronic health records familiarity
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred for Personal Care Home sites
• Ability to make effective nursing care decisions
• Good problem solving, organization, and independence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license
• Proficiency in more than one language is an asset; bilingual in English/French is preferred
• Complete and maintain satisfactory pre-employment security checks

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards
• Offer clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other staff when assigned charge responsibilities
• Practice within CLPNM scope of practice, ethics, and provincial legislation

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS certified

Clinical nursing skills

Computer literacy

Geriatrics experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Multilingual asset

Job description

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Whitemouth Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Nights

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/ residents/ clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical direction to Health Care Aides, Unit Clerks and other LPN’s and Nurse II’s when the LPN is assigned charge responsibilities. Licensed Practical Nurses recognize and fulfill their Professional responsibilities by practicing within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, the approved College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Scope of Practice and Entry–Level Competencies, provincial and federal legislation and within the guidelines of professional ethics. The position of Licensed Practical Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

Qualifications:

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification / required Policy GA11-50
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred (for Personal Care Home program sites only)
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.